CARL SANDBURG

(1878-1967) American writer considered the poet of the common man, Sandburg also authored comprehensive biographies of Lincoln. A.N.S. with initials "C.S." at the bottom of a retained copy of a letter Sandburg sent to a lady, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Sep. 7, 1926. Sandburg has referred the lady to "The Life of Lincoln" by William E. Barton for further information on Lincoln's paternity. He forwards this copy of his response to Barton, mentioning that he has had several such inquiries and wishes his friend health and luck. Brittle, a few small splits at top.